Abortorium

Pronunciation

• IPA: /æbÉ”rˈtɔəriÉ™m/

Origin

abort + -ium

Full definition of abortorium

Noun

1. A hospital or hospital department that specializes in abortions. First attested in the mid 20^th century.

• 1933, James Purves-Stewart, A physician's tour in soviet Russia, A well-equipped abortorium was then visited. This consists of a suite of rooms on the first floor.

Synonyms

• abortion clinic